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In this issue

Newspaper covering news from George and surrounds in the Garden Route, Western Cape, South Africa

Councillors speak out about free-roaming horses

Several councillors of the George Council, who directly service areas in Pacaltsdorp, recently shared their thoughts on the issue of free-roaming horses in the residential areas.

2 mins

11 cattle stolen from SPCA pound

The remains of a slaughtered cow were discovered on the Pacaltsdorp Riding Club's (PRC) premises on Friday 8 August.

1 mins

Jaywalker deaths: Peak-time operations planned

Two deadly pedestrian-vehicle accidents (PVAs) on the N2 near George over the last two weekends have brought the perpetual issue of people tempting death by illegally walking on the freeway into sharp focus.

3 mins

Municipality and ratepayers reach common ground

An understanding has been reached between the George Ratepayers Association (GRPA) and George Municipality's (GM) Finance Directorate following the GRPA raising concerns over aspects of the city's budget.

1 mins

Beloved GP of George passes away at 84

Dr Evert van der Horst, a seasoned general practitioner who had practised in George for decades, passed away on Tuesday 12 August at the age of 84.

1 mins

Gert Hills found dead, family left with questions

Knysna resident Gert Hills' family is still grappling with unanswered questions following the discovery of his body in his silver-grey Nissan Juke in some dense bushes down an embankment near the Far Hills Hotel in Kaaimans Pass last week.

2 mins

Lewayne Fortuin is Tuinroete se Agriwerker van die Jaar

Lewayne Fortuin, 'n toegewyde agriwerker van die plaas Kykbo in die Glentana-omgewing, is as Agriwerker van die Jaar in die Tuinroete aangewys. Dit is die derde keer wat hy aan die kompetisie deelneem.

1 mins

Prestige-toekennings belig belangrike rol

Die belangrike rol van agriwerkers is in die kollig geplaas by die Tuinroete-streekgala van die Wes-Kaapse Prestige Agri-toekennings wat op Vrydag 8 Augustus by die Oppie Plaas-venue gehou is.

2 mins

SPCA animal carer loses everything in fire

For many in George, Vuyo Klaasen (33), an animal carer at the Garden Route SPCA (GRSPCA), is the friendly, energetic face that greets them when they visit.

2 mins

Flamenco fever at Market Theatre on Friday

A flamenco dance show by Marlise's School of Spanish Dance, One Night in Spain, goes on at the Market Community Theatre on Friday 15 August at 18:30.

1 mins

Hulle wil nie trek nie, wat nou?

Kom ons kyk bietjie wat sê die wet. Adelle Myburgh van Homeseller, 'n plaaslike eiendomsagent, gee meer duidelikheid oor wat 'n verhuurder mag en nie mag doen nie:

1 mins

Groot eer vir bekende historikus van George

'n Groot eer het dr. Okkie Stander, bekende historikus van George, te beurt geval. Hy lewer vanaand, 14 Augustus, die tweede Moerdijk-gedenklesing vir 2025 in die Senotaafsaal by die Voortrekkermonument in Pretoria.

1 mins

'n Verhuurder se ergste nagmerrie realiseer

Die 73-jarige huiseienaar van 'n woning in Groeneweidepark kan dit nie bekostig om in haar eie huis te woon nie, want sy kan nie die munisipale rekening betaal en kos koop nie.

2 mins

They have an invaluable impact on the community

Community health workers (CHWs) are making an impactful difference in the lives of young and old in residential neighbourhoods within the George municipal boundaries, including Uniondale.

2 mins

Water woes at court resolved

Regular proceedings have resumed at the George Magistrate's Court after a burst water pipe had brought operations to a near standstill for about two weeks.

1 mins

Help on the road to healing

Thembalethuan resident Xolisile Tshunga (45) is an example of someone who benefitted from intervention by community healthcare workers (CHWs).

1 mins

Spekboom en samesyn

Onderwysers van Pacaltsdorp Primêr Skool is verlede Vrydag, 8 Augustus, knap voor Vrouedag, behoorlik bederf.

1 mins

Themba women step back into the 80s

On Saturday afternoon, 9 August, more than 50 women attended the annual Iqhiya Mbokodo event at the Zone 9 Community Hall in Thembalethu.

1 mins

Pacaltsdorp's forgotten legacy poised for revival

Pacaltsdorp's rich cultural and historical heritage, largely neglected over the years, may in the near future come to fulfil its potential as a must-visit tourist attraction in George.

2 mins

Al inspires young innovators at regional expo

Learners from across the Eden Karoo Education District are gearing up for this year's Eskom Expo Regional Science Fair, which will take place at the George Civic Centre on Friday and Saturday, 15 and 16 August.

1 mins

Laughter therapy with Conrad Koch and company

The razor-sharp wit and brilliant showmanship of ventriloquist Conrad Koch had the audience at the George Arts Theatre roaring with laughter last Friday night.

1 mins

Take Four musicians charm again

On Wednesday 6 August, an almost full house of well wrapped-up music lovers welcomed the Take Four Quartet back to the George Arts Theatre.

1 mins

Local talent wins world line dancing title

When people say George has got talent, you'd better believe it.

1 mins

From west to east: How Fuchs Lubricants is moving your world

Fuchs Lubricants South Africa is geared to enhance service and product delivery along the Garden Route with its robust distribution network spanning from Belville in the Western Cape to Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape.

1 mins

SWD Cricket appoints Jonathan Beukes as the Colts, Academy and U19 head coach

Jonathan Beukes was appointed the new head coach of the Garden Route Badgers Colts, Academy and U19 teams.

1 mins

Paris United secures promotional league play-offs

The Phelandaba-based side Paris United FC were crowned the champions of the George Local Football Association after delivering a consistent performance throughout the entire 2024/25 season.

1 mins

George United sends Young Killers packing

Op Saterdagmiddag, 9 Augustus, het die Rooirivier-sokkerspan, George United, die voormalige Geolfa Promotional League-span Young Killers met 'n telling van 3-1 gestraf.

1 mins

Sensei Jannie le Grange earns 8th Dan

Jannie le Grange (76), a sensei from George, recently experienced one of the proudest moments of his long karate journey during a two-week trip to Okinawa, Japan, the birthplace of karate.

1 mins

SOX 2025 wraps up in style

The 2025 SOX Trail Run wrapped up in spectacular style at the Fairy Knowe Hotel in Wilderness on Sunday 10 August, with runners tackling three gruelling days through some of the Garden Route's most breathtaking and punishing terrain.

1 mins

Seniors gereed vir Active Ageing Games se streekbyeenkoms

Die George-span wat vroeër vanjaar tydens die plaaslike Active Ageing Games gekwalifiseer het om aan die distrikspele deel te neem, het onlangs by die Van Kervel-atletiekbaan bymekaargekom vir 'n oefenen motiveringsessie waar hulle bietjie vere reggeskud het.

1 mins

Zayne Slinger set to trade leather with world's best - if he can get there

What started as self-defence against school bullies has since earned Zayne Slinger (26) his national colours, an impressive collection of silverware and now, a spot at the world kickboxing championships.

1 mins

Evergreens-agttal knak Crusaders

Evergreens is die enigste span wat die afgelope Saterdag 'n bonuspuntoorwinning kon behaal ná nog 'n indrukwekkende vertoning in die SWD-rugbyunie se Top 8-uitklopkompetisie.

2 mins

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George Herald Description:

Publisher: Caxton-Newspapers

Category: Newspaper

Language: Afrikaans

Frequency: Weekly

Community Newspaper serving George on the Garden Route, Western Cape, South Africa.

The George Herald is a weekly bilingual community newspaper in George, South Africa. Distributed every Thursday in the Garden Route area it is by far the most widely read community newspaper in George area